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{{Short description|Northern Irish footballer and manager}}
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| name = Bertie Peacock
| name = Bertie Peacock <br /> <small>[[Order of the British Empire|MBE]]</small>
| fullname = John Robert Peacock
| fullname = John Robert Peacock
| image = Bertie Peacock statue, Coleraine - geograph.org.uk - 594512.jpg
| image = Bertie Peacock statue, Coleraine - geograph.org.uk - 594512 (cropped).jpg
| caption = Statue of Peacock in Coleraine
| caption = Statue of Peacock in Coleraine
| birth_date = 29 September 1928
| birth_date = 29 September 1928
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| nationalgoals2 = 0
| manageryears1 = 1961–1974
| manageryears1 = 1961–1974
| manageryears2 = 1961–1964
| manageryears2 = 1962–1967
| managerclubs1 = [[Coleraine F.C.]]
| managerclubs1 = [[Coleraine F.C.]]
| managerclubs2 = [[Northern Ireland national football team|Northern Ireland]]
| managerclubs2 = [[Northern Ireland national football team|Northern Ireland]]
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==Playing career==
==Playing career==
After starting his career with local side [[Coleraine F.C.]], Peacock moved on to Belfast club [[Glentoran F.C.|Glentoran]] in 1947. After two years he was signed by [[Glasgow]] club, [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]], where he would go on to become captain and a club legend. During his time at the club he won one [[Scottish Football League|league title]], two [[Scottish Cup]]s and two [[Scottish League Cup]]s.
After starting his career with local side [[Coleraine F.C.]], Peacock moved on to Belfast club [[Glentoran F.C.|Glentoran]] in 1947. After two years he was signed by [[Glasgow]] club, [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]], where he would go on to become captain and a club legend. During his time at the club he won one [[Scottish Football League|league title]], two [[Scottish Cup]]s and two [[Scottish League Cup]]s. In 1962, he played in the [[Eastern Canada Professional Soccer League]] with [[Hamilton Steelers (1958–67)|Hamilton Steelers]], where he served as a [[player-coach]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|last=Jose|first=Colin|title=On-Side - 125 Years of Soccer in Ontario|publisher=Ontario Soccer Association and Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum|year=2001|location=Vaughan, Ontario|pages=225}}</ref>


Peacock won 31 caps for [[Northern Ireland national football team|Northern Ireland]]. He featured alongside [[Harry Gregg]], [[Danny Blanchflower]] and [[Billy Bingham]] in the team that reached the last eight in the [[1958 FIFA World Cup|1958 World Cup]], the country's furthest progress to date.
Peacock won 31 caps for [[Northern Ireland national football team|Northern Ireland]]. He featured alongside [[Harry Gregg]], [[Danny Blanchflower]] and [[Billy Bingham]] in the team that reached the last eight in the [[1958 FIFA World Cup|1958 World Cup]], the country's furthest progress to date.


==Managerial career==
==Managerial career==
Peacock became Northern Ireland manager a year after his retirement as a footballer in 1961, giving [[George Best]] his first start. In the 1960s he returned to Coleraine, winning the [[Irish Football League|Irish League]] title in 1974. Peacock briefly came out of retirement when he came on as a substitute against [[Shamrock Rovers]] in the [[Texaco Cup]] in September 1971. It was his last game for Coleraine as they lost 3-0 at [[The Showgrounds (Coleraine)]].
Peacock became Northern Ireland manager a year after his retirement as a footballer in 1961, giving [[George Best]] his first start. In the 1960s he returned to Coleraine, winning the [[Irish Football League|Irish League]] title in 1974. Peacock briefly came out of retirement when he came on as a substitute against [[Shamrock Rovers]] in the [[Texaco Cup]] in September 1971. It was his last game for Coleraine as they lost 3–0 at [[The Showgrounds (Coleraine)]].


He was also assistant manager to Billy Bingham during Northern Ireland's [[1982 FIFA World Cup|1982 World Cup]] campaign, where they famously knocked out hosts [[Spain national football team|Spain]] in [[Valencia]].<ref>[http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?county=0&articleID=1911&cultID=0&townID=0&cultSubID=0&page=0&navID=0 Culture of Northern Ireland] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311192648/http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?county=0&articleID=1911&cultID=0&townID=0&cultSubID=0&page=0&navID=0 |date=11 March 2007 }}</ref>
He was also assistant manager to Billy Bingham during Northern Ireland's [[1982 FIFA World Cup|1982 World Cup]] campaign, where they famously knocked out hosts [[Spain national football team|Spain]] in [[Valencia]].<ref>[http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?county=0&articleID=1911&cultID=0&townID=0&cultSubID=0&page=0&navID=0 Culture of Northern Ireland] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311192648/http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/article.aspx?county=0&articleID=1911&cultID=0&townID=0&cultSubID=0&page=0&navID=0 |date=11 March 2007 }}</ref>
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Alongside Jim Weir and Victor Leonard, Peacock was one of the founders of the [[Milk Cup]]. Held in his native Coleraine, the youth football competition started with sixteen teams in 1982 and rose to become one of the most respected tournaments in the world.
Alongside Jim Weir and Victor Leonard, Peacock was one of the founders of the [[Milk Cup]]. Held in his native Coleraine, the youth football competition started with sixteen teams in 1982 and rose to become one of the most respected tournaments in the world.


In 1986 He was awarded the [[MBE]] for his services to football. He died in 2004, aged 76.
In 1986 he was awarded the [[Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire|MBE]] for his services to football. He died in 2004, aged 76.


In June 2006 a statue of Peacock was commissioned. The memorial stands in Coleraine and was unveiled by [[Pat Jennings]] in July 2007, at the opening of the 25th Milk Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.colerainebc.gov.uk/news/shownews.php?id=504 |title=Coleraine BC |access-date=15 August 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060721005005/http://www.colerainebc.gov.uk/news/shownews.php?id=504 |archive-date=21 July 2006 |dead-url=yes }}</ref><ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/6918837.stm Statue tribute to NI soccer legend], BBC News, 30 July 2007</ref>
In June 2006 a statue of Peacock was commissioned. The memorial stands in Coleraine and was unveiled by [[Pat Jennings]] in July 2007, at the opening of the 25th Milk Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.colerainebc.gov.uk/news/shownews.php?id=504 |title=Coleraine BC |access-date=15 August 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060721005005/http://www.colerainebc.gov.uk/news/shownews.php?id=504 |archive-date=21 July 2006 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/6918837.stm Statue tribute to NI soccer legend], BBC News, 30 July 2007</ref>


Also in 2006, a youth football club was formed in his honour: Bertie Peacocks Youths. This club has a range of teams from under-7 to under-16. In only two years, the teams have been very successful - the under-11s in particular, winning the Down and Connor League, the Down and Connor Knock-Out Cup and becoming Northern Ireland Boys Champions all in the 2008 season. This club has had much encouragement from the wide supporters of Bertie Peacock.{{cn|date=May 2019}}
Also in 2006, a youth football club was formed in his honour: Bertie Peacocks Youths. This club has a range of teams from under-7 to under-16. In only two years, the teams have been very successful - the under-11s in particular, winning the Down and Connor League, the Down and Connor Knock-Out Cup and becoming Northern Ireland Boys Champions all in the 2008 season. This club has had much encouragement from the wide supporters of Bertie Peacock.{{citation needed|date=May 2019}}


==Honours==
==Honours==
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'''[[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]'''
'''[[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]'''
*[[List of Scottish football champions|Scottish First Division]]<ref>[http://www.rsssf.com/tabless/scotchamp.html Scotland – List of Champions], [[RSSSF]]</ref>: [[1953–54 Scottish Football League|1953–54]]
*[[List of Scottish football champions|Scottish Football League]]:<ref>[https://www.rsssf.org/tabless/scotchamp.html Scotland – List of Champions], [[RSSSF]]</ref> [[1953–54 Scottish Football League|1953–54]]
*[[Scottish Cup]]: [[1950–51 Scottish Cup|1950–51]], [[1953–54 Scottish Cup|1953–54]]
*[[Scottish Cup]]: [[1950–51 Scottish Cup|1950–51]], [[1953–54 Scottish Cup|1953–54]]
*[[Scottish League Cup]]: [[1956–57 Scottish League Cup|1956–57]], [[1957–58 Scottish League Cup|1957–58]]
*[[Scottish League Cup]]: [[1956–57 Scottish League Cup|1956–57]], [[1957–58 Scottish League Cup|1957–58]]
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Latest revision as of 04:37, 9 July 2023

Bertie Peacock
MBE
Statue of Peacock in Coleraine
Personal information
Full name John Robert Peacock
Date of birth 29 September 1928
Place of birth Coleraine, Northern Ireland
Date of death 22 July 2004 (aged 75)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1946–1948 Coleraine 5 (1)
1948–1949 Glentoran 8 (1)
1949–1961 Celtic 318 (33)
1961–1971 Coleraine ? (?)
1962 → Morton (loan) 0 (0)
1962 → Hamilton Steelers (loan) ? (?)
International career
1949–1961 Northern Ireland 32 (1)
1955 United Kingdom 1 (0)
Managerial career
1961–1974 Coleraine F.C.
1962–1967 Northern Ireland
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

John Robert 'Bertie' Peacock MBE (29 September 1928 – 22 July 2004) was a Northern Ireland international footballer and manager who played for Celtic.

Playing career[edit]

After starting his career with local side Coleraine F.C., Peacock moved on to Belfast club Glentoran in 1947. After two years he was signed by Glasgow club, Celtic, where he would go on to become captain and a club legend. During his time at the club he won one league title, two Scottish Cups and two Scottish League Cups. In 1962, he played in the Eastern Canada Professional Soccer League with Hamilton Steelers, where he served as a player-coach.[1]

Peacock won 31 caps for Northern Ireland. He featured alongside Harry Gregg, Danny Blanchflower and Billy Bingham in the team that reached the last eight in the 1958 World Cup, the country's furthest progress to date.

Managerial career[edit]

Peacock became Northern Ireland manager a year after his retirement as a footballer in 1961, giving George Best his first start. In the 1960s he returned to Coleraine, winning the Irish League title in 1974. Peacock briefly came out of retirement when he came on as a substitute against Shamrock Rovers in the Texaco Cup in September 1971. It was his last game for Coleraine as they lost 3–0 at The Showgrounds (Coleraine).

He was also assistant manager to Billy Bingham during Northern Ireland's 1982 World Cup campaign, where they famously knocked out hosts Spain in Valencia.[2]

Later life and legacy[edit]

Alongside Jim Weir and Victor Leonard, Peacock was one of the founders of the Milk Cup. Held in his native Coleraine, the youth football competition started with sixteen teams in 1982 and rose to become one of the most respected tournaments in the world.

In 1986 he was awarded the MBE for his services to football. He died in 2004, aged 76.

In June 2006 a statue of Peacock was commissioned. The memorial stands in Coleraine and was unveiled by Pat Jennings in July 2007, at the opening of the 25th Milk Cup.[3][4]

Also in 2006, a youth football club was formed in his honour: Bertie Peacocks Youths. This club has a range of teams from under-7 to under-16. In only two years, the teams have been very successful - the under-11s in particular, winning the Down and Connor League, the Down and Connor Knock-Out Cup and becoming Northern Ireland Boys Champions all in the 2008 season. This club has had much encouragement from the wide supporters of Bertie Peacock.[citation needed]

Honours[edit]

Player[edit]

Coleraine

Celtic

Manager[edit]

Coleraine

References[edit]

  1. ^ Jose, Colin (2001). On-Side - 125 Years of Soccer in Ontario. Vaughan, Ontario: Ontario Soccer Association and Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum. p. 225.
  2. ^ Culture of Northern Ireland Archived 11 March 2007 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Coleraine BC". Archived from the original on 21 July 2006. Retrieved 15 August 2006.
  4. ^ Statue tribute to NI soccer legend, BBC News, 30 July 2007
  5. ^ Scotland – List of Champions, RSSSF
Preceded by Celtic F.C. captain
1957–1961 		Succeeded by
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